The document discusses a customised information literacy (IL) framework developed for medical undergraduates at LKCMedicine. It outlines observations of IL gaps in students, benchmarks used to develop the framework, and key aspects of the framework including a progression of skills from years 1 to 5. An IL intervention including a PICO worksheet and scholarly briefing session aimed to address gaps. Data collection found high student response and satisfaction rates, and that students felt skills gained would be useful.
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Research Data Access and Preservation Summit, 2016
Atlanta, GA
May 4-7, 2016
Poster session (Wednesday, May 4)
Presenter:
Michelle B. Bass, University of Chicago
Bibliometric solutions for identifying potential collaboratorsTorres Salinas
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James Madison University Information Literacy Program for
LIS 764 course.
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James Madison University Information Literacy Program for
LIS 764 course.
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understand, discover,
and utilize reference
resources Junio 2017. Oxford University Press
This study explores users’ and librarians’ perspectives on the role of reference
resources in research and teaching in today’s academic institutions. It examines
how users seek contextual information and guidance for areas of scholarship as
they conduct research, and how reference resources can support their work.
the 3 strands of the research included
• A review of existing literature.
• In-depth qualitative interviews with 16 librarians and 18 end-users
(academic faculty and students).
• A survey of 164 librarians.
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· You may choose one or more chapters from E.G. Whites, The MinistLesleyWhitesidefv
· You may choose one or more chapters from E.G. Whites, The Ministry of Healing. You will then write a reflection paper regarding your thoughts, meaningful ideas, feelings, and/or reactions, and the application of these to nursing practice or your own spiritual growth and self-care.
· Readings from E.G. White; The Ministry of Healing
· Chapter 19 In Contact with Nature
· Chapter 29 The Builders of the Home
· Chapter 31 The Mother
· Chapter 34 True Education, a Missionary Training
Grading Criteria
Points Possible
Points Earned/Comments
1. Paper is typed in at least 3 pages, double spaced, and turned in on time via D2L, with title page in APA format
10 Points
2. Introductory paragraph is attention-getting
10 Points
3. Spelling, grammar, mechanics, and usage are correct throughout the paper
10 Points
4. Thoughts are expressed in a coherent and logical manner.
20 Points
5. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful, demonstrating an in-depth reflection.
20 Points
6. Concluding paragraph sums up information, reiterates ideas and opinions, and leaves the reader with a call to action or something meaningful to remember
10 Points
7. Pertinent reference sources are skillfully woven throughout paper without overuse of quotations but, rather, attempt to paraphrase
10 Points
8. References are properly cited in APA format with no plagiarism.
5 Points
9. At least 3 references are cited, including a reference from current class assigned chapter readings in White, and two journal articles of your own choice (one may be the Bible).
5 Points
Total
100 Possible Points
Actual Points =
References: White, E. G. (2011). The Ministry of healing. Guildford, UK: White Crow Books.
APA format reference that you may use for free:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Technology in Education - Research Article
Educational data mining using cluster
analysis and decision tree technique:
A case study
Snježana Križanić
1
Abstract
Data mining refers to the application of data analysis techniques with the aim of extracting hidden knowledge from data by
performing the tasks of pattern recognition and predictive modeling. This article describes the application of data mining
techniques on educational data of a higher education institution in Croatia. Data used for the analysis are event logs
downloaded from an e-learning environment of a real e-course. Data mining techniques applied for the research are
cluster analysis and decision tree. The cluster analysis was performed by organizing collections of patterns into groups
based on student behavior similarity in using course materials. Decision tree was the method of interest for generating a
representation of decision-making that allowed defining classes of objects for the purpose of deeper analysis about how
students learned.
Keywords
Educational data mining, cluster analysis, decision trees, case study, log file
Date received: 30 September 2019; accepted: 18 ...
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Bridging gaps in information literacy skills using a customised information literacy for medical undergraduates - David & Pang
1. Bridging information literacy gaps using
a customised information literacy
framework developed for medical
undergraduates
LILAC Conference, 2018
(April 4-6 2018)
Rebecca David, Senior Assistant Manager
Caroline Pang, Director
2. Overview
1. Our Student Services
2. Observations
3. IL Intervention
a) Customised Information Literacy
framework for LKCMedicine Students (Year
1 -5)
4. IL Intervention Tool
a) PICO & Search Strategy Worksheet
b) Year 4 Scholarly Briefing Session
5. Data Collection & Analysis
6. Conclusion
2
3. Our Student
Services
Student Consultation Sessions
Background
▪ In 2016, our Year 4 students were
the pioneer batch to pursue their
Scholarly Project (6 weeks)
▪ Goal: Assist students to manage
their literature search, writing
styles and citations.
Setup
▪ Developed Medical Library blog
- Service Information
- Student Booking Forms
▪ Email Replies 3
Our Student Services
5. Observations
5
Student
consultation
sessions
(Observations)
Strengths
IL skill
gapsTime
• scoping their search terms
• using MeSH browser
• developing their PICO question
• conducting advanced search on
database
• importing citations from database to
EndNote
• Instead of 30 minutes,
each session lasted
45minutes to 1 hour
• describe their research topic clearly
• breakdown their research topic and
identify the keywords
• present at least 2-3 articles using
Google or Google Scholar as a
discussion tool
(2) using databases to craft search
strategies and find relevant articles
2 critical IL gaps
(1) using the PICO (Patient, Intervention,
Comparison and Outcome) framework
to scope their search
6. Process
6
Our Student Services
Typically 30
minutes
Discussion
Teaching
Student
follow-up
Medical
librarian
Medical
student
OBSERVATIONS
(1) using the PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison and
Outcome) framework to scope their search
(2) using databases to craft search strategies and find
relevant articles
2 critical IL gaps
Developed a
customised IL
framework
for
LKCMedicine
students
Benchmarks (selected):
ACRL IL standards for Higher Education LKCMedicine curriculum
IL practices from top 3 medical schools (World) Gold standards framework Library
Intervention
7. Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Standards1
The medical library framework anchors on the ‘Information Literacy
Competency Standards for Higher Education’ developed and reviewed by
the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL). The five standards
developed by the ACRL, 2000 cover:
Standard 1: The information literate student determines the nature and
extent of the information needed.
Standard 2: The information literate student accesses needed
information effectively and efficiently.
Standard 3: The information literate student evaluates information and
its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or
her knowledge base and value system.
Standard 4: The information literate student, individually or as a
member of a group, uses information effectively to accomplish a
specific purpose.
Standard 5: The information literate student understands many of the
economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information
and accesses and uses information ethically and legally.
The medical library learning objective and outcomes framework for
medical students’ aligns to Standard 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The medical library’s
learning objectives and outcomes are tailored to meet information literacy
skills required at a ‘foundational level’ using ‘teachable moments’ during
their course of study.
LKC, School of Medicine2
Curriculum Standards
(Aligned to the Imperial
College London – Faculty of
Medicine, MBBS programme)
Years 1 and 2: Integrated
Science in a Medical
Context
Year 3: Core Clinical
Medicine in Practice
Year 4: Medicine for All
Stages of Life & in
Diverse Settings
Year 5: Preparing for
Practice as a Doctor
Top 3 Medical Schools in
the world (2016)
Medical/ Health Care Library
Standards
Harvard University, US
• Mobile Resources for
Medicine3
• EBM – Evidence Based
Medicine4 (Information
resources)
• EBM Search Tips5
University of Oxford, UK
• Research Skills – Health
Care Libraries6
• Medical Literature search
skills7
University of Cambridge, UK
• Literature Search – Services
Standards8
The gold standards
framework Library9
Literature review
Grey Literature
Citations
Medical Terminologies at
NLM10
Benchmarks used to develop our customised Information Literacy
framework for LKCMedicine students
1. (2018). Alair.ala.org. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://alair.ala.org/bitstream/handle/11213/7668/ACRL%20Information%20Literacy%20Competency%20Standards%20for%20Higher%20Education.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
2. Curriculum. (2018). Lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from http://www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/Intro-to-MBBS-Programme/Pages/Curriculum.asp
3. Research Guides: Mobile Resources for Medicine: Mobile Apps/Websites. (2018). Guides.library.harvard.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://guides.library.harvard.edu/hms/mobileApps
4. Research Guides: EBM - Evidence-based Medicine: Finding Evidence - EBM Resources. (2018). Guides.library.harvard.edu. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://guides.library.harvard.edu/hms/ebm
5. Research Guides: EBM - Evidence-based Medicine: Finding Evidence - Search Tips. (2018). Guides.library.harvard.edu.Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://guides.library.harvard.edu/hms/ebm/SearchTips
6. Oxford LibGuides: Medicine: Medicine. (2018). Libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/healthcarelibraries
7. Oxford LibGuides: Medical Sciences : Research Resources: Literature searching. (2018). Libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/medsci/literaturesearching
8. Support, R., Service, L., Us, A., Library, A., Team, T., & Guide, L. et al. (2018). Literature Search - Service Standards - Medical Library. Medical Library. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://library.medschl.cam.ac.uk/research-support/literature-search-service/ls-service-standards/
9. Gold Standard Framework - Library. (2018). Goldstandardsframework.org.uk. Retrieved19 March 2018, from http://www.goldstandardsframework.org.uk/library-4
10. Medical Terminologies at NLM. (2018). Nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 19 March 2018, from https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medical-terms.html
8. “
Research shows that when learners
lack essential frameworks, they
experience difficulties in narrowing,
focusing or refining their topics
[3,4,5].
8
There is evidence from the
literature that a year-by-year
progressive learning framework,
with laddered instruction that
offers close integration with
undergraduate medical curricula
is effective [1,2,4].
1. Brasley, S. S. (2008). Effective Librarian and Discipline Faculty Collaboration Models for Integrating Information Literacy into the Fabric of an Academic Institution. New Directions For Teaching And Learning, (114), 71-88.
2. Haraldstad, AM. (2002). Information literacy-curriculum integration with medical school’s syllabus. Liber Quarterly: The J of Euro Res Libr, 12(2): 192-198. Retrieved 1 February 2017, from http://liber.library.uu.nl/index.php/lq/article/view/7682/7718.
3. Kuhlthau, C. C. (1993a), Seeking meaning: A process approach to library and Information services. Norwood, NJ: Ablex
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10. 1
2Teaching students at a year 4
scholarly project briefing session
using advanced search techniques
on databases, writing and
citation styles
Year 4 scholarly briefing session
Using a PICO and search strategy
worksheet for students to
complete before attending a
consultation
PICO and search strategy worksheet
IL Intervention tools
Topics
Covered
Literature
Search
Literature
Review
Citation
Management
Using
Turnitin
Booking of
Student
Consultation
Sessions
Q&A
Implementation
(2017)
12. Feedback from students AY2016-17
(Med Lib – STUDENT CONSULTATION SESSIONS)
Data Collection & Analysis
Table 1: Outline of participants’ feedback received for qualitative data
• Voluntary qualitative feedback was sent by Year 4
students via e-mail to our Medical Library account.
• 4 students expressed positive feedback based on
the “recommendations for project and citation tips”,
followed by 3 students expressed the student
consultation session were “helpful” to them.
• 1 student expressed positive feedback on the “time
spent for discussion” and “the medical library
offering help to students”.
• 1 student explained the consultation session was
“useful” and returned for two more consultations.
13. Feedback from students AY2016-17
(Med Lib – STUDENT CONSULTATION SESSIONS)
Data Collection & Analysis
Follow up consultations via E-mail for
non-respondents
• Students (n=37) who did not respond
to the consultation service were sent
follow up e-mails.
o MeSH terms
o Recommended databases
o Recommended article(s)
o Suggested use of the PICO
method
o Citation management tips.
• Students were given further
elaboration via mass e-mail on how to
format their citations.
• 2 students who did not attend the
consultation sessions gave positive
feedback on the follow up e-mails.
14. Scholarly Project Survey AY2017-18
(Med Lib – STUDENT CONSULTATION SESSIONS)
Q: Do you feel the library’s student consultation session services should continue for the following year?
Adapted from: LKCMedicine Student Voice, Educational Quality Assurance, Scholarly Project Survey, AY2017-18, 3
October 2017
Data Collection & Analysis
93.9% Agreed
Overall, students agreed the library
should continue conducting student
consultation sessions for the
following year
15. Scholarly Project Survey AY2017-18 (Med Lib – BRIEFING)
Q: How do you find the library’s Year 4 scholarly project briefing session?
Adapted from: LKCMedicine Student Voice, Educational Quality Assurance, Scholarly Project Survey, AY2017-18,
3 October 2017
Data Collection & Analysis
60%
Overall satisfactory rate
• Almost half (48.1%) of the cohort
(n=52) expressed that they were
satisfied with the briefing session
• 26.9% of students however felt
they were neither satisfied nor
dissatisfied (basically neutral)
16. Scholarly Project Survey AY2017-18 (Med Lib - SKILLS)
Q: The skills I have gained while working on my Scholarly Project will be useful to me in the future.
Adapted from: LKCMedicine Student Voice, Educational Quality Assurance, Scholarly Project Survey, AY2017-
18, 3 October 2017
Data Collection & Analysis
Overall, students agreed that the
skills gained was useful to them
from the Scholarly Project
98.3% Agreed
17. Perspectives of acquired skills
Writing
Skills
Benefits of
writing skills
“writing a narrative paper…the experience of
writing a narrative paper is different from
writing a scientific paper as well”
“Report writing - I learnt that every
aim or every piece of information I
included in the results must be
addressed in the discussion and
conclusion.”
“Problem solving writing”
“I have learnt a different approach to writing
up my exploratory report.”
“Writing an actual paper. I appreciate the
rigour better.”
“Report writing was also significantly different from that in M1 &
2, in a sense that it required a more meticulous approach at
answering the aim of the question to deliver a comprehensive
answer. The process of writing the report would help towards
further report writings for future research projects.”
“…writing a report…” (13 participants)
“…Basic understanding of report writing”
“…Not only am I more acquainted with the whole process of
writing a research paper, I am also able to read them better.”
“…being able to write research papers…This was valuable experience
in learning the dos and donts of writing a paper. I also learnt the
process of submitting an abstract to a conference.”
Using
EndNote
Benefits of
EndNote
“…to manage
citations…”
Research Skills
Learning to Search
for Articles
“…literature
search…” (3
participants)
“finding
information…
”
“reading and
analyzing
research
papers, which
can guide
evidence-
based
medicine skills
in designing
research and
data analysis
which could
be applied to
clinical
research as
well.”
“…searching
for
(information
in) scientific
papers."
Benefits of managing data
Statistics
“…statistics…(8
participants)
“…Basic
understanding of
statistics…”
“…doing statistics on my
own research help me
retain the skills better.”
“Statistical analysis
because research and
reading papers will be a
part of any clinician's
work.”
“SPSS - i am able to analyze
data with greater
confidence.”
“Learning how to process
statistical data and how to
interpret it.”
“…and how to perform
statistical analysis …”
Data
Collection
“data collection
really helped me to
learn how to use
TTSH systems
well…”
Data
Analysis
“…data
analysis
- helped
me
underst
and a bit
more
about
statistics
Benefits of
Literature
review
“…doing
literature
review…” (11
participants)
“Sifting
through
countless
reviews and
journals to find
the most up to
date sources
for knowledge
or clinical
application
purposes…”
“…important
skill that is used
in any form of
research.”
“…impt to do evidence based
medicine”
“Literature
review, to sieve
through vast
amounts of
information
available
online…”
Interpreting
Systematic
reviews
“Process of
conducting a
systematic
review and
understandin
g how
evidence is
synthesized
may be
helpful in
interpreting
studies.”
Formulating
research
questions
“…crafting
research
questions
will help
me in my
own
research in
the
future.”
“…importan
ce of
forming a
good
research
question
and
designing
study.”
Experience
on research
process
“Understandi
ng the
research
process “
“The rigour and
process of
research is
universally
applicable in
whatever fields
we choose in
future. I can
appreciate what
goes into
conducting
research.”
“Research skills”
“How to plan and
design research proj.”
“Basic understanding of
the planning and
execution of a clinical
research”
“designing research…skills in
future if we join a residency.”
Experience in
project
management
“I learnt
how to
start up a
project and
it also
sparked my
interest in
the
research
aspect.”
Q: Please explain which skills and why.
18. Conclusion
18
▪ Student consultation sessions was first conducted in 2016 and
continued in 2017 to help Year 4 students manage their literature
search, writing styles & citation management. This service will continue
in 2018.
▪ In 2017, survey questions in the Scholarly Project Survey AY2017-18
(Med Lib) received an overall positive feedback from students about
their literature search, data and citation management.
▪ In 2018, the team will further enhance the Year 4 scholarly briefing
session using a new intervention tool – “Tips Sheet”
▪ Evidence suggests that the most effective method of developing
information literate students is to embed or integrate information literacy
throughout the curriculum (Brown & Nelson, 2003; Samson, 2010; Tuttle
et al., 2009).
▪ Requires collaborative efforts of educators, librarians, administrators,
and the institution in which they all work.
▪ By doing this, the future direction provides medical librarians an
opportunity to complement efficient literature search with the
application of formal rules of evidence and develop an expert team of
future healthcare professionals (medical students) from LKCMedicine.
20. Thank you very much
for your time
20
You can contact us at medlib@ntu.edu.sg
Editor's Notes
Student Consultation Sessions
Process
Typically 30 minutes
Students will share more about their research topic
Medical librarians will:
use the PICO framework and MeSH browser (breakdown)
Run the search at real-time on a database
Students can follow-up with the medical librarians
Year 4 medical students demonstrated the ability to:
describe their research topic clearly
breakdown their research topic and identify the keywords
present at least 2-3 articles using Google or Google Scholar as a discussion tool
However, the medical students needed assistance to:
scope their search terms
use the functional features of performing advanced searches on medical databases (e.g.: Medline Ovid)
manage their references using EndNote
Instead of a 30 minute consultation, majority of the sessions lasted from 45minutes to 1 hour. This was observed as a problem for the medical librarians as the aim of conducting the student consultation sessions was to assist or give feedback on their literature review and already formulated search strategies. The medical librarians had to teach the Year 4 students how to:
use the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) browser and identify key concepts and synonyms
develop their PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison and Outcome) to formulate answerable clinical questions for their research topic
use a PRISMA flow chart for those who attempted systematic review topics
use Medline Ovid as the primary database to show how advanced searches should be conducted based on search strategies, how to ‘explode’ search strategies and when to use limiters
import citations from Medline Ovid to EndNote
Based on these observations, there was a lack of knowledge about the MeSH browser and the use of the PICO. There was lack of IL skills to translate their search terms from the PICO to build a search strategy when using Medline Ovid. Based on the learning points gathered from 2016 student consultation sessions, the medical librarians decided to implement strategies to enhance the student consultation sessions and therefore, trying to keep this to a 30 minute consultation session for their scholarly project.
Student Consultation Sessions
Process
Typically 30 minutes
Students will share more about their research topic
Medical librarians will:
use the PICO framework and MeSH browser (breakdown)
Run the search at real-time on a database
Students can follow-up with the medical librarians